Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Seoul with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Seoul in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Seoul with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Seoul will be around 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 413 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 52% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Seoul. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Seoul in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
413 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Seoul. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Seoul in August
With 39°C, Seoul hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Seoul
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Seoul, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in August in Seoul
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August in Seoul can be quite humid and hot. It rained a lot ... more
Daily Precipitation in August in Seoul
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Seoul, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Seoul.
Daily UV Index in August in Seoul
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Seoul, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Seoul Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Seoul, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Seoul Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Seoul, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Seoul
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Seoul. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in August in Seoul
The weather in August in Seoul is rated 3 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Seoul? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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August in Seoul can be quite humid and hot. It rained a lot during my stay, which was unfortunate, but the city itself is beautiful. I would recommend visiting at another time of the year.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Seoul by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Seoul. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
